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as in activity
energetic movement of the body for the sake of physical fitness
often the television addict's greatest attempt at exertion was switching channels on the remote control
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as in effort
the active use of energy in producing a result
the number of blueberries that we were finding was hardly worth the exertion
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Recent Examples of exertion
Research shows that people tend to overestimate their time and exertion when exercising in the heat.6 This can result in lower exercise time and intensity.7
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Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
Therapists Bonnie Scott and Alejandra Galindo, LMFT agree, saying the brain wants nothing more than mindless activity when the day's emotional and mental exertion is over.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 30 June 2025
Neither takes into account a person’s physical exertion, which also raises their body temperature, whether working at a construction site or playing soccer.
—Brian Bossak, The Conversation, 19 June 2025
Like other smart devices, the Oura Ring tracks my steps, heart rate, and exertion.
—Isabelle Ellingson, Outside Online, 24 Apr. 2025
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Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
Therapists Bonnie Scott and Alejandra Galindo, LMFT agree, saying the brain wants nothing more than mindless activity when the day's emotional and mental exertion is over.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 30 June 2025
Neither takes into account a person’s physical exertion, which also raises their body temperature, whether working at a construction site or playing soccer.
—Brian Bossak, The Conversation, 19 June 2025
Like other smart devices, the Oura Ring tracks my steps, heart rate, and exertion.
—Isabelle Ellingson, Outside Online, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exertion
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Coastal areas of Alaska, California, Oregon and Washington state are waking up to tsunami alerts and growing activity, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
30 July 2025
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What To Know Philippine and Indian naval forces will carry out a maritime cooperative activity (MCA) in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone from August 4 to 8, New Delhi Television Ltd. reported over the weekend, citing sources familiar with the matter.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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Waiting there for us was Rhubarb the python snake, who's a member of the zoo's animal ambassador program, which means she was selected to help promote the zoo's conservation efforts and represent her species.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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The visit, scheduled for 4pm, is part of the White House’s effort to ramp up scrutiny of the Fed’s $2.5 billion renovation, which President Donald Trump has zeroed in on as a possible pretext for ousting Chair Jerome Powell.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
22 July 2025
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Pittman and strength and conditioning coach Ben Sowders referenced how Green played in much more pain than the public knew about last season after taking a cheap shot in his lower legs from Omarr Norman-Lott during Arkansas’ 19-14 upset of No. 4 Tennessee on Oct. 5.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
31 July 2025
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The focus since January has featured three phases — winter strength and conditioning, spring practice and then summer conditioning.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 July 2025
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While Grace is considering joining the RAF, Maudie is hoping to go into law and study further and Rose may moved abroad for work.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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Although there was talk of razing the church the following week, demolition work didn't begin until September.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
31 July 2025
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And so billionaire philanthropy is an exercise of power and deserves skepticism rather than gratitude.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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Much of their work takes place before extreme weather hits, with tabletop simulations, relationship building exercises and other activities designed to foster close working relationships between weather forecasters, emergency managers and local leaders.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
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“Exertion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exertion. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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